Breads
Mission Sundried Tomato Basil Carb Balance
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains emulsifiers studied for gut effects
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 45
Mission Sundried Tomato Basil Carb Balance scores 45 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 8 points 9 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), emulsifier, flavor enhancer, flavoring, industrial fat, industrial protein, modified starch, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 7.5 points Cellulose gum (carboxymethylcellulose): In a small randomized feeding trial, carboxymethylcellulose modestly increased abdominal discomfort and reduced gut microbiota diversity; in mice it promoted low-grade inflammation. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better tortillas and wraps
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Organic Thin Corn Tortillas Mi Rancho · 7 oz Less salt · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 86 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Corn Tortillas La Bonita · 24.9 oz/705 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 87 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Organic Corn Tortillas Mi Rancho · 9.33 oz/256 g Less salt · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 86 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Corn/Maiz Tortillas El Milagro · 10 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 55 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sundried Tomato Basil Carb Balance
Ingredients
- Cellulose gum (carboxymethylcellulose) minus 7.5 points
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Wheat gluten minus 1.5 points
- Vegetable shortening minus 1.5 points
- Canola oil minus 1.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 0.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate minus 0.5 points
- Mono- and diglycerides minus 0.5 points
- Calcium propionate minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 9 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 2.2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 163 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 37.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 14 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 55.5 = 44.5 → 45
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [21]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 163 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 37.2 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Salt | 2.2 g |
Serving: 1 tortilla (43 g)
Ingredients
- water
- modified wheat starch
- whole wheat flour
- vital wheat gluten
- vegetable shortening (interesterified and hydrogenated soybean oils)
- wheat glutenisolate
- seasoning (tomato powder, spices, salt, red bell pepper, sundried tomato powder, canola oil, yeast extract, onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid, natural flavor, extractives of paprika)
- salt
- baking soda
- sodium acid pyrophosphate
- cellulose gum (moderate concern)
- distilled monoglycerides
- sucralose (moderate concern)
- fumaric acid
- calcium propionate and sorbic acid (to maintain freshness)
Label text, as published
water, modified wheat starch, whole wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, vegetable shortening (interesterified and hydrogenated soybean oils), wheat glutenisolate, seasoning(tomato powder, spices, salt, red bell pepper, sundried tomato powder, canola oil, yeast extract, onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid, natural flavor, extractives of paprika), contains 2% or less of: salt, baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, cellulose gum, distilled monoglycerides, sucralose, fumaric acid, and calcium propionate and sorbic acid (to maintain freshness)contains: wheat
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Mission
Sources
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“Relative to control subjects, CMC consumption modestly increased postprandial abdominal discomfort and perturbed gut microbiota composition in a way that reduced its diversity.”
doi.org
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Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome
“carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80, induced low-grade inflammation and obesity/metabolic syndrome in wild-type hosts and promoted robust colitis in mice predisposed to this disorder.”
doi.org
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“This study found positive associations between risk of CVD and intake of five individual and two groups of food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods.”
doi.org
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“The Panel concluded that there was no need for a numerical ADI and that there would be no safety concern at the reported uses and use levels for the unmodified and modified celluloses”
doi.org
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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
doi.org
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
doi.org
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“EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Re-evaluation of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (E 471) as food additives
“The available studies did not raise any concern with regard to genotoxicity.”
doi.org
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org